Author: ITPulse

As more businesses are seeing the benefits of and investing in as-a-service models, and more vendors are providing them, the level of service required to meet needs has changed. The as-a-service model existed long before it became mainstream and even before it was branded ‘as-a-service’. Initially, it was mainly used by SMBs and start-ups so they could access software and infrastructure that they would otherwise not be able to afford upfront. SaaS (Software-as-a-service) has been around as early as the 1960s when smaller businesses started a time-sharing system so they could access modern computer systems in a cost-effective way. Fast…

Huawei has announced the launch of Fintech 2.0, an innovative fintech offering, which is set to revolutionize mobile money in Africa, increase financial inclusion and ultimately, greatly improve the consumer’s digital user experience. The product, which was announced at AfricaCom, Africa’s largest technology gathering, will empower micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to digitally transform, and provide service providers with greater business agility.  In doing so, Huawei believes it will accelerate industry innovation and digital financial inclusion in emerging markets. Fintech 2.0 brings value to mobile fintech operators through an extremely digital experience, accelerated innovation, and expedited time to market.…

Last week, I passed by the ever-busy Computer Village and saw shop after shop loaded floor to top with laptops. I thought to myself, what happens if there is an incident, say fire? Do they have insurance? I shuddered to think of the sheer loss. Insurance, experts insist, has the potential to transform the economy. The bulk of Nigerians respectfully disagree. This is reflected in the number of people who do not have any form of insurance. To change the story, perhaps, it is time to reform the way insurance is managed in Nigeria. Insurance is not new in Nigeria.…

The Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH) has conferred special honours on Professor Isa Ibrahim Ali (Pantami), Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Other special honourees at the award ceremony held during AfriTECH 2.0 are; Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General, National Information Technology Agency (NITDA), Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, General Manager, Fixed Broadband, MTN Nigeria, and Dr. Ruth Oji, Faculty Member, Institute of Humanities, Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), Lagos. Prof. Pantami received Digital Economy Hero of the Year Award in recognition of his resilience and leadership excellence in leading to Nigeria’s…

Immediate past Chief Executive Officer of CWG PLC and Founder, Ixzdorelabs, an innovation hub and consultancy focused company, Mr. James Agada, has listed some factors that could lead to the premature death of a Startup. Agada, who spoke to the theme: Sustainability and the company of the future, at the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 2.0) held in Lagos on Wednesday, listed the factors including non-reporting of sales figures, issues around corporate governance, Court or Government interference, and inability to create new business. A well-regarded, innovative, and versatile technology expert, Agada, while aligning with the views of economists said in his…

With the theme ‘Partnership Beyond Borders’ FBNBank UK, a subsidiary of FirstBank Group on Friday in London, the United Kingdom celebrated its 40th anniversary. Delivering his welcome address to the dignitaries and guests present, Sam Aiyere, Chief Executive Officer, FBN Bank UK Ltd said “since its establishment, our Bank has demonstrated an unmatched dexterity, serving as a gateway connecting international markets in Africa, Europe and the rest of the world to the finest financial services solution that the UK has to offer. Through its office in the UK and the Paris Branch, our Bank has continued to facilitate international trade…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has charged the Nigerian media to be fair, objective and balanced in reporting the 2023 elections, which is a few months away. The NCC Boss, who was at the 18th All-Nigeria Editors Conference, organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) at the Concord Hotels in Owerri, Imo State, believes that credible journalism can influence credible elections. Danbatta, who was represented by the Director of Public Affairs of the Commission, Reuben Muoka and delivered a goodwill message titled ‘2023: Political Landscape, Credible Elections and the Role of…

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mal. Kashifu Inuwa has stressed the need for Nigeria as a country to continue to adopt digital transformation. The NITDA DG, who was speaking at the Closing Ceremony of a 4-Day Capacity Building Programme on e-Government and Digital Transformation Programme for Permanent Secretaries and Directors in Kano State, believes that adopting digital transformation is key to accelerating the growth and modernisation of Nigeria’s economy and governance. “As digital technologies continue to change the world by transforming existing traditional processes to digital processes to enhance productivity, Nigeria must re-emphasised the…

Africa’s largest network of interconnected, carrier- and cloud-neutral data centre facilities, Africa Data Centres has sealed a partnership deal with Unitellas, where the enterprise cloud services provider will bring Zadara’s global federated edge service to its new facility in Lagos, Nigeria. Unitellas is a Nigerian-based full-stack managed infrastructure-as-a-service provider and distributor of “Zadara” – a renowned global leader of Edge cloud services. An excited Tesh Durvasula, CEO of Africa Data Centres, while announcing the partnership said: “West African enterprises are looking at cloud technology, but it will be vital to building trust to mitigate concerns around data sovereignty, security, and…

Konga has signed Patoranking, a superstar recording artiste as its brand ambassador in a massive deal, which will run for an initial one-year duration subject to renewal, and will see Patoranking, a world-famous reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter, represent Konga as its lead brand ambassador and feature in the company’s promotional materials and campaign adverts. Speaking during the physical unveiling ceremony at Yudala Heights, Dave Omoregie, Senior Vice President (SVP) at Konga expressed excitement at the partnership with Patoranking, describing it as an easy decision for the management of the company in view of the excellent potential value it holds for…